This PhD program in Chemistry is designed for students who have earned a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in chemistry or a related field who wish to develop as independent researchers by engaging in cutting-edge research while working closely with faculty who are renowned in their fields.

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The program of study includes some course work, but the primary emphasis is on the completion of an original research project, its articulation in a well-written thesis, and its subsequent defense before the thesis (oral examination) committee. The PhD program is a full-time degree program that typically takes five years to complete. Financial support (teaching assistantships or research assistantships) is normally provided for students throughout their period of study if they are found to be making satisfactory progress toward their degree in accordance with departmental and university guidelines.

Unique Features

Boston location ideally positioned in the heart of the Biotechnology Supercluster and Medical Hub

Students eligible for financial support in the form of Teaching Assistantships (TAs) or Research Assistantships (RAs)

Use-inspired research projects in materials, energy, and drug discovery are closely linked with industry via partnerships and collaboration

Departmental research funding is greater than $16 million, across multiple disciplinary foci

Home to the Barnett Institute of Biological and Chemical Analysis, a premier analytical chemistry institute, and the Northeastern University Center for Renewable Energy Technology

Bachelor’s and Advanced-degree entry are possible

Post Graduation

Our graduates pursue careers within academia and beyond.

Paul scherrer Institute

Scripps

Merck Research Laboratories

Bristol-Meyers Squibb

BioAnalytix

Lang Pharmaceutical Nutrition

Empiroko Inc.

Stanford University

Corden Pharmaceuticals

Warner-Babcock

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Application Materials

Online application

Application fee

Unofficial transcripts for all institutions attended(Official transcripts required upon acceptance of admission offer)

Personal statement

Three letters of recommendation

GRE scores

Proof of English Proficiency for all applicants (from one of the following):

Degree earned or in progress at a U.S. institution

Degree earned or in progress at an institution where English is the only medium of instruction